Brunching + Cruising


From the title of this post, can there possibly be a better combination of things?! I mentioned on Monday, I was lucky enough to be part of Blog & Tweet Boston’s group of bloggers to cruise with Odyssey Cruises this past Sunday for their Brunch Cruise. They were introducing their new “Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar” and Gary and I took full advantage of testing them out!! 


The boat boards conveniently at Rowes Wharf in the Financial District and you are greeted by friendly staff all the way through! Even though the cruise doesn’t depart until 1:00 PM, as soon as your board at 12:00 PM you are welcome to get started enjoying the food, drinks & music. 

Each setting has a champagne flute filled and ready to be consumed! 


There were three food stations for our deck, notice the made to order waffle bar!! 

Lucky for us we brought our appetites as their brunch stations were amazing! I may or may not have eaten two these…


The Bloody Mary Bar Cart was one of the highlights of the cruise – do you notice the oysters and shrimp on the side to help adorn your drink?! 


After we stuffed ourselves, we went to take in the views! 

It could not have been a more perfect day for a cruise!! 

+A few fellow bloggers: El from The Beauty Isle & Tanya from Leopard Lace & Cheesecake 

+ Clearly my orange obsession is in full force as is my arm pop pose….I might have a problem! 

They’ve recently renovated their top deck – very swanky!  


The dessert bar was the best way to cap off a pretty fantastic afternoon! I mean chocolate covered strawberries and rice crispy’s drizzled with melted chocolate – heavenly! 


 


I honestly can’t rave enough about this cruise!! It’s such a great treat while your visiting or if you live in the city and are looking for something a little different to do for a date night! I’m looking forward to a special occasion (hint hint to Gary) when we can partake in the dinner cruise because the views will be just as stellar! Also if you plan on visiting, Chicago, Boston or Washington D.C. – check out their cruisesas well! 




Have you ever taking a dinner or brunch cruise? Do you think you’re a boat person?




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Disclosure: Gary and I received a free brunch cruise with Odyssey, with the exception of gratuity, which we happily paid since the service was outstanding. I was not compensated for my review and all opinions are 100% my own!

xo,

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  1. Stacy G
    August 27, 2014 / 12:06 pm

    Looks like so much fun and the desserts look to die for! Now I want to bake something for the kids and I they deserve a little treat bc its the last day of summer for Luke. He starts 2nd grade tomorrow! XO

  2. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    August 27, 2014 / 12:13 pm

    This looks like the best day ever.. love the view of the city from the water! I used to hate bloody marys but I'm slowly acquiring a taste for them… and the toppings are the best. Glad you & Gary had a great time πŸ™‚

  3. Kristen
    August 27, 2014 / 12:35 pm

    this looks like so much fun and a definite to do if we ever go to Boston (for more than a day lol). girl you look fabulous in orange, keep on keeping on πŸ˜‰

  4. B @ The Sequin Notebook
    August 27, 2014 / 12:37 pm

    Such a fabulous combination of two great activities – looks delicious!

  5. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalky
    August 27, 2014 / 12:46 pm

    we did something like this when we went to vancouver and it was AMAZING!! the view was spectacular and the food soooo yummy. looks like a great time!

  6. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    August 27, 2014 / 12:49 pm

    Big time blogger perk! Looks like definitely a fabulous way to spend an afternoon. Is it weird I got so excited when I saw the picture of you and Gary? Can't wait to see you soon!!!

  7. Kate at Green Fashionista
    August 27, 2014 / 1:01 pm

    Brunch is hands down my favorite meal, and it looks even more fabulous on a river cruise πŸ˜€

  8. Shannon Jenkins
    August 27, 2014 / 1:05 pm

    Omg how amazing does this look?! All the food looks so yummy and a Bloody Mary bar what?! So fun and love you in orange!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  9. Karly @ What Karly Said
    August 27, 2014 / 1:17 pm

    How fun! In high school, our post prom event actually was always on the Odyssey cruise line in downtown Chicago. They are so fun, and the food is delicious!

  10. Anonymous
    August 27, 2014 / 1:21 pm

    hahah the arm pop pose. i know this all too well. every. single. picture.

    the orange looks good on you! i got an orange dress like that during the summer and it's one of my favorites!

    i'm not a boat person. i wish i was!

  11. Caroline @ Windy City Chic
    August 27, 2014 / 1:22 pm

    Love Bloody Mary's! πŸ™‚ I've never been on the Odyessy Cruise here. That looks like so much fun though, especially on a nice day like that! Cute picture of you and Gary too! πŸ™‚

  12. Jules @ If I had 100 Dollars
    August 27, 2014 / 1:25 pm

    This looks awesome! I lovee brunch cruises!

  13. Lindsay @ Lovely Life Styling
    August 27, 2014 / 1:26 pm

    That looks like so much fun! The bBoody Mary cart looks amazing! I will definitely have to remember this when and if I visit Boston!

  14. Ashley
    August 27, 2014 / 1:33 pm

    This looks like a blast! All that yummy food and drinks— yes please!

  15. P!nky
    August 27, 2014 / 1:34 pm

    Looks so fabulous! I love me some champs and the food, oh the food. I'll have to check the DC cruise out!

  16. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    August 27, 2014 / 1:45 pm

    Ummm even more jealous of this amazing adventure now! The view is amazing, the food look delicious, and champagne? Well yes please! I'm definitely wishing we had something like that around here now!!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  17. Pink and Fabulous
    August 27, 2014 / 2:05 pm

    This looks so fun and so delicious!! Loving the one arm pop pose πŸ™‚

  18. Marie
    August 27, 2014 / 2:10 pm

    Oh what fun!! Great pictures!!!

  19. Carly
    August 27, 2014 / 2:13 pm

    It looks like you guys had the perfect day– so much fun! I think I could have stuffed myself on waffles alone! I had no idea this was what the cruises were like! I'll have to check it out!

  20. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering Eyes
    August 27, 2014 / 2:29 pm

    What an amazing experience! Anything that involves Mimosas and Bloodys is a must do in my book. Love the arm pop pose-its just such a natural stance for me these days that I don't even realize I'm doing it!

  21. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    August 27, 2014 / 2:43 pm

    Wow definitely two of my favorite things as well! Looks like the perfect way to spend the weekend. The bloody mary bar looks amazing!

  22. Unknown
    August 27, 2014 / 2:58 pm

    Looks beautiful (and delicious!) and that orange romper!!
    xo, Marissa
    gochicyourself.com/

  23. Rebecca Jo
    August 27, 2014 / 3:30 pm

    This all looks so very fancy πŸ™‚

  24. Pamela @ alittleglitter.com
    August 27, 2014 / 3:34 pm

    I am so jealous of this! Why cant I find something like this in NYC? I love your outfit, btw!

  25. Kalen
    August 27, 2014 / 3:38 pm

    Sometimes I wish I liked Bloody's because all those fixins look SO good! I'll just stick to Mimosas πŸ™‚ That waflle looked amazing by the way. I ordered one at a cafe this past sunday and they drenched it in what looked like strawberry pie filling so I didn't eat it πŸ™ I'm still craving one!

  26. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair
    August 27, 2014 / 3:45 pm

    Sighhhh Mimosa barrrrrrr

  27. Jillian
    August 27, 2014 / 3:50 pm

    looks like such a fun time! i love boating! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  28. Nadine
    August 27, 2014 / 3:55 pm

    This looks so fun! Sign me up for some mimosas any day! That waffle you made….mmmmm make me one too!!!

    I went on a dinner cruise when I was in New Orleans my senior year of high school, which was many MANY moons ago. (Before Katrina that is how old I am.) It was so fun to be on the boat and looking out into the city at night!

  29. Maggie
    August 27, 2014 / 3:56 pm

    Waffles, mimosas, and blood Mary's!? My favorite things ever! This looks amazinggggg! I wish Charlotte was on the water so I could do an awesome brunch cruise!

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  30. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    August 27, 2014 / 4:07 pm

    I need to go one this thing asap, especially after seeing those waffles. YUM!

  31. Christina
    August 27, 2014 / 4:10 pm

    oooh this looks fun! love your romper (dress?). love that color.

  32. Unknown
    August 27, 2014 / 4:28 pm

    That looks like so much fun!! We have friends in both Boston & D.C. so we might have to visit them sooner rather than later to go on one of these!

  33. Unknown
    August 27, 2014 / 5:14 pm

    Wow! This looks like an ideal way to spend a beautiful Sunday! The food looks delicious and the views are sensational!

    taffetaandtulips.com

  34. Katie Elizabeth
    August 27, 2014 / 5:20 pm

    A waffle bar?!? Sold! We did an Odyssey Cruise in Chicago a couple of years ago and it was so much fun! They have the most amazing food… and city views from the water are always the best!

  35. Lindsay T.
    August 27, 2014 / 5:23 pm

    BLOODY MARY CART!!! YES! I had a bloody mary with the pepper vodka and it was EVERYTHING!

  36. Tanya Dufour
    August 27, 2014 / 5:28 pm

    It was great meeting you and Gary! You got some great shots of the experience!

  37. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    August 27, 2014 / 5:33 pm

    Looks like a fabulous time! Mimosas would be my choice for sure! Made to order waffles, yum!

  38. Anonymous
    August 27, 2014 / 6:05 pm

    What a great way to wrap up the summer! We've done one of the Boston party cruises (the name escapes me) and it's such a fun thing to do in Boston! The top deck looks amazing! Glad you had fun πŸ™‚

  39. JMO
    August 27, 2014 / 6:17 pm

    yup- you had me at the title! How dreamy! Lookin' good as usual girl! xoxo

  40. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    August 27, 2014 / 6:50 pm

    This sounds like the best experience ever!! Glad you both enjoyed yourselves! πŸ™‚

  41. amanda @ as the wine cork turns
    August 27, 2014 / 6:52 pm

    this is amazing! charlotte needs more water to do this! or maybe i need to make a trip to boston πŸ™‚ & those waffles. girlfriend i would eat two of them too!

  42. The Siberian American
    August 27, 2014 / 7:33 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I am going to Boston in a few months so I'll have to look into it. πŸ™‚

  43. Becky M
    August 27, 2014 / 11:56 pm

    No – there isn't a better combo!! Loved the pics, I'm jealous!

    madeintheshadeblog.com

  44. Ally- Life as I know it
    August 28, 2014 / 1:56 am

    What a fun blogger meet up! Brunch is my favorite meal so I'd be in hog heaven! The Bloody Mary bar looks amazing!

  45. Anonymous
    August 28, 2014 / 2:36 am

    Wow, yeah that sounds like the absolute perfect day. All that food looks so good! And rock that popped arm all day, girl! πŸ˜‰

  46. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    August 28, 2014 / 2:57 am

    What a fun idea!!!!!! I think they have something similar in our area… I'm gonna have to look into it, thanks for the reminder! πŸ™‚

  47. Gold Coast Girl
    August 28, 2014 / 4:07 am

    Looks like fun! I love your outfit. Such a fun color!

  48. -Heather-
    August 28, 2014 / 4:10 am

    Anything that involves bloody Mary's sounds fantastic to me! Cruising and boozing is one of the finer things in life ;-)!

  49. Unknown
    August 28, 2014 / 5:50 am

    It was great to meet you on the cruise and I agree, it was a perfect day for it and such a fun time! I'm sad we missed each other Tuesday night!

  50. fashchronicles
    August 29, 2014 / 3:13 am

    Wow looks like such a fun time! I love these photos and you look amazing πŸ™‚

    to connect via GFC or other social networks? Xo

    Let me know if that is something that is of interest to you πŸ™‚

    xo,
    Abby
    fashchronicles.blogspot.com

  51. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    August 29, 2014 / 2:56 pm

    Wow this looks amazing! Those views are to die to! How fun!

  52. Crazy Shenanigans-JMO
    August 31, 2014 / 6:30 pm

    That looks like a ton of fun! Great views too!

  53. Kay R.
    September 1, 2014 / 6:57 am

    Love all the pics! Looks so fun!

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